It's Been A Year...This year has gone by so fast. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, and maybe it’s because I had to just put...reactionscomments
10 Things You Might Not Know About COPD...COPD is a complex and intricate group of conditions. Even for those who educate and familiarize themselves with this condition regularly, there...reactionscomments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Are you the type of person that leans into the medical help that is provided, or are you the type that runs...reactionscomments
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Maybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else. However, I...reactions3comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights ...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactions3comments
Community Tips: Staying Active with COPD...When living with COPD, every day can be unique. Some days, independence and activity may come easily, while other days, it may...reactions10comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation Team...During your lung transplant evaluation, you will meet with a large team of physicians, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists and dietitians. It...reactionscomments
My Healthcare Team (Part 2)...As mentioned in Part 1, when talking with people about their journey with COPD, it’s important to remind each person that they...reactions1comment
Be Proactive In Care...Caregivers: Maybe you’ve heard of being proactive. In simple terms, being proactive is thinking ahead. An example of being proactive would be...reactionscomments
Have a Fulfilling Life Anyway...I have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a...reactions4comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the Numbers...As with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year Makes...Looking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments
It's All In The Lighting...My "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
COPD: Letter to My Son...When I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
I Came Out of the COPD Closet...My daughter got married a couple of weeks ago. It was a blustery outdoor wedding, but so pretty! Then there was an...reactions1comment
Halloween Costumes with COPD...I hope you will take this in the fun that it is intended. I was just thinking about my mom and her...reactionscomments
What We Need to Hear and What You Can Do...My friend rubbed my upper arms as if she were warming up someone who'd just come in from the bitter cold. Her...reactions2comments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...November is COPD Awareness Month. It is a time that many of us will collectively bring more awareness about this disease to...reactionscomments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...As I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter...reactionscomments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...As a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor...reactions2comments
